Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

5 September 2025
Home Automation
HomeAssistant Core | 2025.9.1

HomeAssistant Core Release 2025.9.1 adds Hue bridge support, improves device triggers, fixes bugs, updates libraries, and enhances the frontend for better user experience.

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5 September 2025
AI
How I Safely Tested Ceph Configuration Changes Without a Full Replication

Learn to test Ceph configurations safely without full replication and ensure high availability.

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5 September 2025
AI
SFP+ Overheating Issues: How Media Converters Offer Relief

Discover how media converters can resolve 10G SFP overheating problems and enhance network performance. Learn more now!

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4 September 2025
Home Automation
ESPHome | 2025.8.3

ESPHome 2025.8.3 brings bug fixes, MCP4461 enhancements, ESP32 updates, and logging improvements for better reliability and debugging capabilities.

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4 September 2025
AI
Syncing Books Between Kobo and Docker: What You Need to Know

Discover the seamless integration of Kobo and BookLore for effortless eBook syncing.

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4 September 2025
Home Automation
Loki | v3.5.4

Loki v3.5.4 released on September 4, 2025, features key bug fixes, including zone-aware ingester documentation and Go upgrade to 1.24.6 for better performance.

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4 September 2025
AI
How Tech Enthusiasts are Using OPNsense on Proxmox for Ultimate Network Control

Explore how to integrate OPNsense with Proxmox for network control. Learn about NIC passthrough and optimizing your setup.

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3 September 2025
AI
OPNsense Boot Freezes

Discover 5 startling facts about OPNsense boot freezes on Mini PCs and how to tackle them for a smoother experience.

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3 September 2025
Home Automation
OTel Collector | v0.134.1

OTel Collector v0.134.1 released on September 3, 2025, features key updates on version handling and GORELEASE actions. Check changelogs for details.

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3 September 2025
AI
Hardware RAID Risks for Proxmox Backup Servers

Discover controversial insights into RAID risks for Proxmox Backup Servers, focusing on ZFS storage and best practices.

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